Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 1999
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010 Buechler Law Office, L.L.C.
999 18th StSuite 1230-S
Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-381-0045 Email: Jamie Buechler Visit website
Details
Jamie Buechler founded Buechler Law Office, L.L.C., in 2010 to focus on bankruptcy matters, financial restructuring, workouts, and reorganizations, including representing debtors, creditors and trustees. Prior to opening her own firm, she joined the boutique bankruptcy law firm of Sender & Wasserman, P.C. in 2000 as an associate and became a shareholder in January of 2007. Ms. Buechler focuses her practice on complex bankruptcy law with an emphasis on litigation. She received a B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado in 1993 with distinction and a J.D. from the University of Denver in 1999. She represents a wide variety of clients, including small closely held businesses, individuals with complex debt structures, and fiduciaries who wish to recover assets from Ponzi schemes.
Practice areas
Bankruptcy: Business, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Business Litigation, Real Estate: BusinessFirst Admitted: 1999, Colorado
Professional Webpage: http://kjblawoffice.com/our-attorneys/jamie-buechler/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Jamie Buechler was a member of the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC). For more than 30 years, IWIRC has been connecting women worldwide. Across the board room, courtroom and the continents, IWIRC's diverse relationships make IWIRC the premier organization for women in the restructuring and insolvency professions. IWIRC promotes professional at all stages of their careers, from new to seasoned professionals. IWIRC and its networks provide countless webinars, conferences and meetings where members can be informed about the latest topics and updates in the field. In addition, IWIRC is the “go to” resource for knowledgable, diverse experts for speaking engagements across multiple professional organizations in the field of restructuring and insolvency. IWIRC is a global organization with regional connections and local networks to make the most of business development and referrals for its members., 2023
- Jamie Buechler is a member of the Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association (CBLA). Founded in 1993, the CBLA is a voluntary professional organization of LGBTQ+ and allied legal professionals living and working in Colorado. The CLBA exists to provide a sense of community and belonging to LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal field in Colorado. Through its programming and other initiatives, the CBLA provides opportunities for LGBTQ+ legal professionals to interact in safe settings, to build meaningful professional relationships and to enhance their members' community and professional profiles., 2023
- Jamie Buechler is a member of the Colorado Women Owned Law Firms (WOLF), which is the only bar association comprised of all women owned law firms. The members of Colorado WOLF all share the same commitment to provide superior legal representation. Colorado W.O.L.F. is composed of intelligent, savvy, and focused attorneys united in using their skills and talents to provide a high level of service while acting with truth and honor, diligently adhering to the attorney’s oath of treating all with fairness, courtesy, respect and honesty., 2023
- Member of the Denver, Colorado and American Bar Associations as well as the American Bankruptcy Institute
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Jamie recently obtained a Final Order for a Chapter 7 debtor allowing him to keep almost $140,000 in wages. The case turned on whether Colorado's recent addition of an exemption in deposit accounts usurped the state's 150 year old wage exemption. The debtor had approximately $170,000 in a bank account on the Petition Date. The Chapter 7 Trustee objected to the exemption claim asserting the debtor could only exempt 80% of his wages earned in the week prior to the bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Court applied Colorado's liberal interpretation of bankruptcy laws noting the wage exemption decision from 1885 has never been overruled. The Court not only allowed the debtor to exempt all of the traceable wages in his account, but also permitted the "stacking" of the $2,500 deposit exemption. Thus, the debtor was able to keep most of his cash in his bank accounts. See, In re Simpson, Case No. 22-11240-CDP (Bankr.D.Colo. May 23, 2023), 2023
Videos:
- Jamie Buechler was interviewed by Denver Channel 7 about the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case for Timeshare Termination Team. When this debtor filed for liquidation bankruptcy, they left hundreds of clients in the lurch after paying thousands of dollars to get out of their timeshares. Ms. Buechler provided an analysis of the Chapter 7 process and likelihood of recovery in the case., Timeshare Termination Team files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, 2022
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Jamie is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification., 2016
- Jamie Buechler is recognized as a Colorado SuperLawyer for the fourth year in a row., 2023
- Jamie Buechler was selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer for the third year in a row. Jamie is honored that her peers nominated her for this award, as only 5 percent of lawyers in Colorado are selected for this award. Jamie will continue her debtor-creditor practice representing all kinds of businesses and business owners in work outs, restructurings and bankruptcy., 2022
- Jamie Buechler was selected again as a Colorado Super Lawyer. Jamie is honored that her peers once again nominated her for this award, as only 5 percent of lawyers in Colorado are selected for this award. Jamie will continue her debtor-creditor practice representing all kinds of businesses and business owners in work outs, restructurings and bankruptcy., 2021
- Jamie Buechler was selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer. Jamie is honored that her peers nominated her for this award, as only 5 percent of lawyers in Colorado are selected for this award. Jamie will continue her debtor-creditor practice representing all kinds of businesses and business owners in work outs, restructurings and bankruptcy., 2020
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Jamie Buechler is appointed to the Board of Directors for The Center on Colfax, Colorado's largest LGBTQ+ organization. The Center on Colfax is a safe and welcoming place for Colorado’s proud, diverse LGBTQ+ community. It has grown to become the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rocky Mountain region, giving voice to Colorado’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community and playing a pivotal role in statewide initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. To learn more about The Center on Colfax, please visit https://lgbtqcolorado.org/, 2023
- Jamie Buechler and Buechler Law Office, LLC received the Donald E. Cordova Distinguished Service Award by the Honorable Michael E. Romero at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference. This award is presented to attorneys who take on pro bono matters through the Faculty of Federal Advocates to represent indigent debtors who need a defense attorney in adversary proceedings., 2014
- Jamie represents pro se debtors in matters affecting their discharge in bankruptcy who qualify for representation with the Faculty of Federal Advocates Bankruptcy Pro Bono Program in Colorado
Honors/Awards:
- 1st Place, 1999 Criminal Mock Trial Competition, University of Denver, College of Law; Honorable Mention, Dufford & Brown Legal Writing Award 1995-96
- In 2014, Jamie received the Donald E. Cordova Distinguished Service Award by the Honorable Michael E. Romero at the Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference., Donald E. Cordova Distinguished Service Award, Faculty of Federal Advocates, 2014
Educational Background:
- Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law, 1999
- University of Colorado, B.A. in political science and a minor in philosphy., 1993
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Jamie was a panelist that discussed the latest issues in bankruptcy law, including recent cases across the country. Jamie's focus was recent developments under the Safe Harbor rules as well as Third Party Releases., Speaker, Hot Topics in Bankruptcy Law, Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference, Bankruptcy, 2019
- Jamie Buechler published an article in the Colorado Lawyer about the pro bono programs available in Colorado. Bankruptcy is a complex process that can have serious and long-lasting effects on debtors. Colorado’s bankruptcy pro bono programs provide critical assistance for indigent and underserved persons in Colorado. These programs assist debtors and other parties with bankruptcy cases, mediation, and litigation., Author, Bankruptcy Pro Bono Programs in Colorado, Colorado Lawyer, Bankruptcy, Pro Bono Help, 2023
- Jamie was a speaker on a panel of experts discussing how law firms can be more inclusive to the LGBTQ community. This includes issues that LGBTQ employees and attorneys face, as well as interaction and representation of LGBTQ persons. The panel discussed Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and recent case law, both nationally and in Colorado. This discussion also included using appropriate language and terminology to more effectively communicate with and about LGBTQ clients., Speaker, Cultivating LGBTQ Inclusive Law Firms, The Center on Colfax & Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Lawyers, Partners, And Law Firm Administrators, 2020
- Jamie was a presenter at a seminar on the fundamentals of commercial bankruptcy cases for bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy lawyers. Jamie spoke on the situations which cause bankruptcy and when clients should be counseled on their bankruptcy options. Jamie also discussed the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, how it works, what it does, the requirements the Plan must meet to be confirmed, including the absolute priority rule, and the best interest of creditors test, as well as voting and its procedures and the cram down requirements. Jamie also lectured on new Subchapter V type of bankruptcy cases and how the statute eliminated many of the normal Chapter 11 requirements., Speaker, Commercial Bankruptcy Basic, Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Bankruptcy, 2020
- Jamie Buechler gave a presentation on Chapter 7 essentials for bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy lawyers. This talk included a discussion on the means test for consumer debtors in Chapter 7, the bankruptcy process and procedure, completion of the necessary paperwork to file a bankruptcy case and preparation of the client for the Section 341 meeting of creditors. Jamie also spoke about the role of debtor's counsel in relation to the Chapter 7 Trustee, the U.S. Trustee, as well as creditors. Jamie also lectured on the bankruptcy automatic stay, and the consequences for violating the stay, as well as exceptions to the stay., Presenter, Bankruptcy Basics: Chapters 7, 13 and 11 (Subchapter V), Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Bankruptcy, 2020
- Jamie was a panelist on using expert witnesses in all kinds of bankruptcy cases. The panel discussed issues from selecting and employing the expert, disclosure of their reports, deposition and trial strategies, as well as qualifying the witness at trial under the Federal Rules of Evidence. The panel also discussed practical tips for handling opposing experts, evaluating their credibility, and filing motions in limine to disputes the admission of the expert and their report., Speaker, Experts in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference, Bankruptcy Evidence, 2020
- Jamie presented a talk on bankruptcy law for the Colorado County Treasurer's Assocation. His event focused on tax lien sales and the impact of the bankruptcy automatic stay. He also covered how to file a proof of claim. Jamie explained the various chapters in bankruptcy and what county treasurers should do to protect their lien rights., Speaker, Bankruptcy Law for Colorado Counties, Colorado County Treasurer's Association Fall Seminar, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, 2019
- Jamie presented a seminar for bankruptcy lawyers at the Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference in Denver, Colorado. The seminar included tips and advice on avoiding malpractice, compliance with the Bankruptcy laws and rules, as well as proactive steps to take., Speaker, How to Avoid Malpractice from a Bankruptcy Creditor Perspective, Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference, Bankruptcy, 2018
- Jamie presented a seminar on how to litigate consumer bankruptcy cases. This included steps to object to a debtor's discharge, as well as defending such claims. Jamie provided more in depth advice for specific types of discharge claims, including fraud claims, mechanic's liens, as well as claims to deny a discharge under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 727(a)., Speaker, Litigation on a Budget for Consumer Bankruptcy Cases, Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference, Bankruptcy, 2018
- Jamie presented a lecture on bankruptcy law for civil litigators in construction cases. Jamie covered issues such as the automatic stay, claims bar dates, steps to take to protect your client's rights, and issues with mechanic's liens in bankruptcy., Speaker, What Every Civil Litigator Should Know About Bankruptcy, Colorado Construction Defense Lawyers Association, Construction Defect Defense, Bankruptcy, 2016
- In June of 2012, Jamie spoke at the annual conference of the Colorado Municipal League. She gave a presentation on bankruptcy law focusing on the increasing effect on Colorado's counties, cities and towns. More developers and real estate projects are filing bankruptcy leaving municipalities uncertain how they can proceed. Jamie gave several case studies on recent bankruptcies and how the governments navigated the treachery waters. , Speaker, Understanding Bankruptcy For Colorado Counties and Municipalities, 90th Annual Colorado Municipal League Conference, Colorado Municipal League, 2012
- Jamie gave a continuing education lecture on bankruptcy laws for the March 2012 Colorado Construction Defense Lawyers Association. She covered bankruptcy basics, including what should insurers and their counsel know about a bankruptcy filing and their various options. Jamie also provided an update on recent bankruptcy case law and the impacts on construction claims in a bankruptcy case as well as mechanic's lien trust fund claims and dischargeability. The lecture was well attended by CDLA members. , Speaker, Navigating Bankruptcy, Colorado Construction Defense Lawyers Association, Colorado Construction Defense Lawyers Association, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Expert Opinion, March 2009 - Gefreh v. Swift, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 07-CV-02472-WDM-CBS, Standard of Care for Consumer Bankruptcy Representation. Expert Opinion, October 2007 - In re Moritz, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado, Case No. 05-49071-ABC, Standard of Care for Consumer Bankruptcy Representation. Receiver, 2004-2005 - Gilbreth v. Winter, Case No. 04CV2933, Arapahoe District Court, Colorado, Commercial Real Estate, 2009
Industry Groups:
- Bankruptcy
- Construction
- Real Estate
Office location for Jamie Buechler
999 18th St
Suite 1230-S
Denver, CO 80202
Selections
6 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010